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Even More Tornadoes Touch Down in New York State
As the National Weather Service continues to tally up the record number of tornadoes that struck the week of July 15, more storms are dropping even more twisters in parts of the state. This all comes in addition to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawning seven tornadoes across New York earlier in July.
McDonald’s Has Great News For 600 New York State Locations
Good news if you’re looking to save some cash while feasting on fast food. At the end of June, McDonald's brought back its $5 value meal offer. The $5 value meal "pairs classics with a classic sandwich," according to the company. On June 25, McDonald's brought back the promotion...
Upstate New York fire departments awarded $650,000 in Federal funding
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that fire departments across the state will be awarded $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding will be used for protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel. Funding was administered through the U.S....
Meeder’s Restaurant of Ripley designated historical business by state of New York
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, New York State Senator George Borello, New York State Gov. Andy Goodell and Chautauqua County Executive Paul Wendel presented Bob and Sheila Bentley of Meeder’s Restaurant a certificate designating the restaurant as an historic business by the state of New York. Meeder’s has been in business for 64 years. Bob and Sheila were proud to accept the certificate and are honored to carry on the traditions of the family-owned restaurant well-known for its home-cooked meals and especially their “world famous” made-from-scratch pies.
Syracuse awarded $10.8M to bring better internet to neighborhoods
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $70 million in awards through ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Program to help connect New Yorkers to high-speed broadband internet. The program includes million-dollar investments in Central New York and North Country regions. “These awards mark the next step in our billion-dollar effort to close New York’s […]
$34 million to improve internet access in Southern Tier
ALBANY, N.Y. — More than $70 million will be used to connect people across NYS to high-speed broadband internet. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the plan on Friday as part of a $228 million federal investment. The projects will build more than 800 miles of public broadband infrastructure...
State proposes new freshwater wetlands rules, now open for public comment
A complete overhaul of the state’s freshwater wetlands regulations is entering the home stretch with the release this month of proposed new rules for public comment. The new regulations are required by legislation enacted in 2022, the first major amendment to the state’s Freshwater Wetlands Act since its passage in 1975.
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for July 27, 2024
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. From breaking news emerging from the Office of Cannabis Management to running a longform profile about an influential lobbyist, we at NY Cannabis Insider had another busy week, let’s take a look at the stories we covered.
Planning to retire? Maybe move out of N.Y., this new report suggests
Retirement means the end of a career and an introduction into a slower pace of life — but it also raises a question of which state is the best to do so. Consumer financial services company Bankrate sought to find objective answers of where people should retire, looking at statistics like the cost of living, health care costs, and other metrics. In this study, Bankrate looked at five broad categories: Affordability, overall well-being, the cost and quality of health care, weather, and crime. The heaviest weight was on affordability, and the study noted many retirees are looking for ways to stretch their savings.
AI, Power Prices Push New York Data Centers Down A Unique Path
The artificial intelligence-driven data center boom will hit New York eventually, but it will look very different from other major data center markets. New York has yet to see the AI-driven explosion of data center development that has emerged in other top industry hubs, due in large part to the New York market’s high energy prices. AI will be a significant growth catalyst for data centers in New York, industry leaders said at Bisnow’s DICE: Northeast, July 18 at the Astor Ballroom in Manhattan, but that growth is likely to manifest differently than in any other primary market.
How much do you need to retire early in New Jersey? Here's what GOBankingRates says
Early retirement is a dream for many Americans, but it requires significant savings. With increasing lifespans, the need for a substantial nest egg grows. To determine the savings...
Alvin Bragg Just 'Kicked the Door Wide Open' on Supreme Court Ruling—Lawyer
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's Wednesday motion in Donald Trump's criminal hush money case has "kicked the door wide open" on the Supreme Court's recent presidential immunity ruling, according to former prosecutor Glenn Kirschner. The prosecution's filing comes nearly a month after the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision...
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